A prestigious arts centre offering individually focused internships, often leading to successful careers

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a leading cultural hub presenting world-class performances and artists in Washington, D.C. It houses its own Office of Accessibility and VSA. Annually, the Rosemary Kennedy Initiative (RKI) provides 15 to 30 young people with disabilities paid, arts-based internships with customized employment tracks unique to their requirements and interests. Of its 910 alumni, many have made distinct careers as stage actors, filmmakers, arts administrators, comedians, or theatre technicians.

Solution: Rosemary Kennedy Initiative
Organization: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Office of Accessibility and VSA
Country of Implementation: United States of America

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